VISION: The bARTer collective believes in reImagining the contemporary notion of exchange of currency for product or service. our action-based inquiries originate in a belief of every human needs to be actively creative and actively involved in their community.

MANIFESTO: The bARTer collective is a collective of artists, designers, educators, thought provokers, dreamers, service workers, and citizens who host a mobile exchange space. we trade ___________ for _____________. once we fill in the blankety blanks, we adapt our systemic platform to suit each happening.
The bARTer collective believes in reImagining the contemporary notion of exchange of currency for product or service. our action-based inquiries originate in a belief of every human needs to be actively creative and actively involved in their community.

Our motivation is driven by citizenship and the need to vitalize and contribute to our local community. our approach is to create dynamic situations that present alternative means of exchange where active creation gives way to goods and services. We would gladly trade the mass produced for blowing kisses and hand written notes.

dialogue + creative voice + action + social change = bARTer.

Festival Latino


Our team was invited to participate in the celebration of the rich culture and vibrancy of Latino heritage at Adams County Festival Latino! The free, family-friendly event generated an enormous gathering with live music, interactive art installations, and a variety of food vendors bringing together Latinos and their neighbors for a full day of fun and engagement. the bARTer collective approached the community inviting stories and conversations surrounding people’s most “Latino/Latina” story or to share a challenge overcome in the face of their Latino or Latina heritage.